Paul McCloy

Paul McCloy, born on November sixth, nineteen sixty-three, is a distinguished Canadian long-distance runner known for his remarkable achievements in the sport. He made his mark on the international stage by competing in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1988 Summer Olympics, showcasing his talent and dedication to long-distance running.

In addition to his Olympic appearance, McCloy earned a bronze medal at the 1987 Pan American Games in the 10,000 metres, further solidifying his status as one of Canada's elite runners. His prowess in the sport is highlighted by his Canadian record for the men's 10k road race, which he set in Orlando, Florida, on February twenty-first, nineteen eighty-seven, with an impressive time of twenty-eight minutes and seventeen seconds. This record stood for over thirty-five years until it was surpassed on June twenty-six, twenty-two by Ben Flanagan.

Despite the passing of time, McCloy continues to hold the course record for the annual Tely 10 Road Race in his hometown of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. He set this remarkable record of forty-seven minutes and four seconds over ten miles in nineteen eighty-five, a testament to his enduring legacy in Canadian athletics.